Cheltenham Jazz Festival (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire)
At this jazz event, set in the beautiful Montpellier Gardens, festival-goers will be able to see some of the music scene's biggest names and plenty of emerging talent. With free outdoor music and fun family acivites, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival is an ideal way to spend the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Cheese Rolling (Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire)
Cheese Rolling is an event that has been officially banned by the fun police due to the risks participants endure from running/rolling/falling down a hill in pursuit of some cheese. Fortunately too many people have ignored these new rules, and this annual tradition continues. It is perhaps stupid and scary to join in the cheese chasing, but very entertaining to watch.
Rhine in Flames Festival (Bonn, Germany)
The Rhine in Flames is the name given to a series of stunning firework displays set over the river Rhine. Observors can watch the spectacle from the river bank, or floating along on one of the many boats. Music, dancing and beer is also abundant.
Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)
Glamorous Monte Carlo is the host of the world's most anticipated event during the Formula One season. The Monaco Grand Prix's legendary course attracts the fastest cars and the best drivers.
Vienna Festival (Vienna, Austria)
Prague Music Festival (Prague, Czech Republic)
Primavera Sound (Barcelona, Spain)